Two months before the car accident, Lin Tianchen encountered a romantic crisis.
At the residence of Lin Yuanxiang, the CEO of Shenghua Group.
In the 200-square-meter dining room, the lights flickered, creating a splendid and luxurious atmosphere. Several servants stood quietly in the corner, ready to await the master's orders.
The dining table was elegantly arranged with high-end dishes, and the reddish glow of Chivas Regal shimmered in the wine glasses.
A middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and a square face raised his wine glass. Even in this family dinner atmosphere, a hint of authority could be discerned on his face. He was Lin Yuanxiang, the CEO of Shenghua Group.
"Come, Tianchen, Tianhao, let the three of us toast Uncle Ye together," Lin Yuanxiang's voice was strong and imposing, a demeanor honed through years of business dealings.
Tianchen, the elder son of Lin Yuanxiang, had a fair face and a natural aristocratic temperament that made him stand out among his peers. Despite being only 27 years old, he was already a capable assistant in his father's business.
On the other hand, Tianhao, as the second son of the Shenghua conglomerate, had a father who dominated the business world and a mature and capable elder brother. Tianhao's only pursuit in life was to enjoy it. In his father's eyes, he was forever a wayward and unambitious playboy, even though he was pampered in life. In his father's heart, he was far inferior to his elder brother.
Just like at this moment, when Lin Yuanxiang gave the order, Tianchen obediently raised his wine glass, while Tianhao remained indifferent, engrossed in cutting his steak.
Yuanxiang awkwardly smiled at Ye Zhenting, then collected himself and spoke lowly to Tianhao, "Tianhao, didn't you see Uncle Ye holding up his glass for you?"
Understanding the situation, Tianchen picked up the glass in front of Tianhao and handed it to him. "Come, Tianhao, let's toast Uncle Ye together."
Tianhao nonchalantly raised his head, leaned back in his chair, and raised the wine glass. "Uncle Ye, I toast to you."
Yuanxiang's expression changed from cloudy to clear only after this, then he turned to the young girl beside Ye Zhenting. "Jingya, would you like to have some, take a little, drink less."
"Okay, Uncle Lin." Ye Jingya elegantly picked up a high-footed glass, touched her lips, and cast a glance at Tianchen and Tianhao, revealing a shallow smile with her black and bright eyes.
The others emptied their glasses, and the impolite incident caused by Tianhao came to an end. Yuanxiang and Zhenting chatted happily.
Ye Zhenting, the president of Haiku Group, was similar in age to Lin Yuanxiang. The two had been classmates since junior high, supporting each other in the business world for many years. Now, both had their own industries and financial conglomerates, making them prominent figures in the local business community.
Tonight, Lin Yuanxiang invited Ye and his daughter to a feast at home, indicating that there was an important announcement to be made. At this moment, Lin Yuanxiang and Ye Zhenting seemed to have reached a tacit understanding, nodding to each other.
Lin Yuanxiang cleared his throat and slowly said, "Today, I have an important announcement. Our Lin family and Ye family have been friends for many years. Since Uncle Ye only has Jingya as his only daughter, we have decided to have Tianchen engaged to Jingya."
Hearing this news, Tianchen smiled happily. This was an expected thing for him. He and Jingya had been playing together since childhood, and in his heart, Jingya was his bride long ago.
Even the mischievous Tianhao, upon hearing the news of his brother's engagement to Jingya, was very happy. He punched Tianchen's leg under the table, showing a brilliant smile on his face.
However, Jingya's eyes dimmed noticeably after hearing this news. She did not react, lowered her eyelashes, and seemed to be lost in thought.
Lin Yuanxiang did not pay attention to Jingya's expression. The modesty that a girl should have was normal.
"Well then, let's choose the 28th of this month for Tianchen and Jingya's engagement banquet. By then, invite reporters from various major media outlets to witness this historic moment," Lin Yuanxiang suggested.
Ye Zhenting nodded in satisfaction.
At this moment, Ye Jingya suddenly stood up. "I'm sorry, Uncle Lin, I want to reconsider." After saying that, leaving a table of astonished expressions, she turned and left the dining room, heading towards the garden...